Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Frouse embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Nykkan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She likes to wear tan tank tops with red skirt. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Seamstress job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Seamstress responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 sp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Karg abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, pastel shirt, and blue tie. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Prosperine hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Prosperine alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. She has styled her red fur well, parting it to the right. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a armorer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.